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The Fort Tryon Park Trust

The mission of the Fort Tryon Park Trust is to promote the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of this historic and scenic landmark for the benefit and use of the surrounding community and all New Yorkers. The Trust partners with New York City Parks & Recreation to secure dedicated funding for park restoration efforts, ongoing horticultural maintenance, and free public programming.

The Fort Tryon Park Trust has a goal of raising a $15 million endowment for sustaining the park and has already raised close to $3 million. A generous gift from the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation is initiating the restoration of the three-acre "Alpine Garden," with its carved stone staircases, rock garden plantings, and grotto water feature. A one-mile Winter Walk of conifers and evergreen plantings is being planned, thanks to the generosity of The Arthur Ross Foundation. Historic water service is being reinstated throughout the Broadway expanse of the park thanks to the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation.

Contact Us
Fort Tryon Park Trust
P.O. Box 1044
Fort George Station
New York, NY 10040
(212) 795-1388 x300

Support Fort Tryon Park and the Heather Garden

Contribute to The Fort Tryon Park Trust
Fort Tryon Park, a National, State, and City designated Scenic Landmark requires special care for its preservation and enhancement. The Fort Tryon Park Trust was established to provide for the long–term care and maintenance of the park. Your support will help keep Fort Tryon Park vital with enhanced horticulture, improved maintenance, dedicated staffing, and quality recreational, cultural, and horticultural programs. Make an online donation now, or to learn more about The Fort Tryon Park Trust, contact Jennifer Hoppa, Administrator of Northern Manhattan Parks, at (212) 795–1388 or by email.

Adopt-a-Bench: Your tax–deductible gift of $2500.00 will dedicate a bench plaque in honor of a loved one. To discuss a bench adoption in Fort Tryon Park, contact Jennifer Hoppa.

Become a Fort Tryon Park volunteer!
Fort Tryon Park needs volunteers to help care for it. You’ll perform an invaluable service as you learn from consummate professionals. To sign on or for more information about volunteering, please call Marechal Brown at (212) 304–4032.

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